So now here I am, a serious doll collector, a member of the Doll Artisan Guild in Oneonta, New York, a Certified Doll Artisan, Certified Seeley's Doll Products Teacher and Doll Artisan Guild Master of Doll Making. We have experienced seamstress's to dress your Dolls in reproduction antique styles or in modern clothing. We are also pleased to offer expert repairs on your own treasured Dolls or of their clothing or wigs. Also available is Doll jewlery, repair or replacement.

Through all of my life's changes, I have loved dolls. People come and people go, but my dolls are always here to greet me. I have been so lucky to have had the chance to learn porcelain doll making, because the dolls are so beautiful, so challenging for me creatively, and such fabulous works of art. Even the tiny dolls have presence. I am delighted to say beautiful hand-painted, porcelain dolls can be made to order.

A doll can be hand-painted and costumed to closely resemble anyone from a photograph.

All bisque dolls

Antique reproductions

Modern dolls

From tiny graceful fairies, dressed in almost nothing, to life-like babies and small children dressed for play, sleep, or parties, to adults dressed in the latest fashions, you now have the opportunity to have your own doll, whether a cherished antique reproduction or modern doll, dressed in clothes made from fabrics and styles that are appropriate to his or her historical age. We have experienced and excellent seamtress's who would love to dress your dolls. We can reproduce any costume.Custom sewing of under clothing, shirts, pants, dresses, suits, coats, socks and shoes can be made for your own special doll. Consider ordering a doll with his or her own wardrobe as an unforgettable gift.

I do admit a life long fascination with all Bisque dolls, so that as a doll maker, I could not wait to try my hand at painting them. They are slippery little jellybeans, difficult to hold on to while painting, yet worth every struggle. On the left: a pair that I refer to as The Happy Couple. They are 3 1/2" tall, beautifully detailed and highlighted in lavender. Shown slightly larger than true size. There is the same pair in stock, highlighted in rose pink, equally as happy. Sold as a couple only, either pair, lavender or rose: $150.00

Below is all Bisque, Bye- Lo Baby, a reproduction of the doll designed by Grace Storey Putnam and very popular in the 1920's, 1930's and 1940's. This little girl below is wearing a handstitched diaper and simple Christening gown with matching bonnet. She is a dimutive 4" long with tiny bare feet. She is avilable for $175.00

Above left: 5" all Bisque" Johnny Jump Up" he is wearing a handstitched all cotton costume with silk ribbon trims. His shoes are painted. He could not be any cuter, it is just not possible. Beautifully detailed $200.00 Above right: 5" all Bisque "Peterkins" hand painted, pale blue, Doctor Dentons. They are all my favorite, but Peterkins really is my favorite. by special order

At right is tiny, 6" all Bisque Forget-Me-Not. She is wearing a handstitched, all cotton dress with all cotton lace with silk ribbons She has a painted bow in her hair and painted brown shoes. Stand is included. $225.00

At left and below is Ellie Ballerina. While all the dolls above, the All Bisques ( all porcelain ) are reproductions of antiques, Ellie is a Modern Doll. She is a big girl 22" H, her head turns on a porcelain shoulder plate, she has a cloth body and porcelain hands and feet. She also has an armature inside her body which gives her the ability to be posed. Although not visable in either photo, her skirt is full of silver stars. There is something very wistful and natural about her expression. I really do like her. She could also be available as a redhead on a composition body with the eye color of your choice at this time.

Ellie Ballerina $450.00

Porcelain Dolls can take months to create. Perhaps longer. Just the process of creating the doll to pour, fire and paint is lengthy and sometimes, fraught with peril. If you are thinking of ordering a doll, please place your order well in advance. More dolls are always appearing on this page. Thank you for your interest in, Moonshadow Herbs Emporium.

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Wren and Sparrow are to the left , two Modern dolls, they are actually the same doll with different coloring. Wren and Sparrow are all bisque, jointed at neck, shoulders and hips. They are both 16" tall. Dressed as wood nymphs, taking in the Spring sunshine. This doll also is desirable as a young girl dressed for school or for a party. They look a bit green, but that is a reflection from the plants. They are actually quite rosy, see them on our Home page. Order your own doll for: $480.00

This very handsome man is A14T Merilie as the still famous Italian lover, Giacomo Casanova. He is 24" tall, an imposing and as impressive figure of a man as Casanova himself. His garments, designed by Ale Thor, as a proper 18th Century Gentleman. His undergarments and shirt are of fine cotton. The black breeches are lined and are cotton as well. Casanova's waistcoat and coat are silk and are also lined with silk. His socks have been hand-knit in England and his leather, hand-made shoes have beautiful enameled, black buckles.

On the left and below, a close up of the ever beautiful 20", French Portrait Jumeau "Stobe". She is wearing fine cotton, split-drawers, a chemise, petticoat, corset and bustle. Each under garmet has been stitched by hand. All are beneath a cotton lined, iridescent silk Walking Suit. Stobe's Walking Suit has hand-pulled silk fringes on both her jacket and skirt. There is diamond folded trim above the box pleated hem of her skirt. Her earrings match her deep blue eyes. A lady should wear silk knit stockings with hand-made leather boots, so of course, Stobe does wear both. Her hat is made of the same lovely silk as her Walking Suit, with matching ribbon trim and feathers. A stunning beauty indeed. available now by special order

As any Gentleman of his day, Casanova has a leather belt to hold his sword. He also owns a watch, a flask for perfume and a brass greyhound-head walking stick. He proudly displays the keys to the apartments of many women. The metallic trim on his waistcoat and coat are embellished with brass buttons and with hundreds of both hand-stitched beads and sequins. The famous Italian Lover, Giacomo Casanova, will win your heart as he has so many ladies. available now by special order

The following three dolls are by fellow Master of Dollmaking and gifted Seamstress, my friend, Sue. On your right is 7.5" Sugar Lump, with hand painted porcelain head and hands on a cloth body. Her arms are jointed. She is sleeping soundly in the laundry basket wearing a fleece sleeper and bonnet. Includes lovely lace edged pillow, mattress with cover and basket. Very sweet indeed. Sugar Lump $65.00 By Sue

On your left is 11" Noddy. He is a whimsical British story book character Googly made using the JD Kestner 221 mold on a jointed composition body. Noddy comes with his storybook and a DVD telling of his adventures. Sue has taken her usual care to create a Doll that is beautifully done in every way. Noddy is sure to win your heart and an honored place in your Doll collection. We love Noddy. Stand included. Noddy: $475.00 By Sue

This lovely little 11" girl is EJ Dollan, an antique reproduction procelain head Doll on a composition body. She was orginally made by the firm of Emile Jumeau Depose and is number AE3JX. She is dressed in a beautiful pale pink silk dupioni dress trimmed with embossed organza ribbon. She is wearing silk knit stockings and rosette trimmed leather shoes with silk ribbon ties.If you look closely you will see that EJ carries her matching beaded purse over her right hip. Her auburn hair is pulled back with a matching organza ribbon and is a perfect compliment to her bright blue eyes. EJ Dolan is a lovely small cabinet Doll, the perfect size to fit into your collection. Stand included By Sue EJ Dolan: $ 385.00

This lovely red haired girl is also 20" French Portrait Jumeau " Stobe". She has not deceided what to wear besides her hand stitched, cotton under garments.

On your left and below are a series of photos of 19" A. Marque sculpted by Albert Marque in 1915. He is a thoughtful boy, dressed as a character in a ballet. He is wearing all hand-stitched garments, cotton under clothes and silk blouse , pants and jacket. His collar and sleeves are embellished with pearls and beads. His hat, shoes and garments are decorated with gold trim. Below is his close-up. You can see that the eyelashes skip the lid crease in the eyelid. A. Marque is on a jointed compostion body. He is quite famous and rare to find as an antique.

Here is A. Marque with his Lady Love, the 19" Mechanical Angel, FG Yvonne. As an antique, she was produced by the French doll company of Francois Gaultier around 1860. Yvonne has a porcelain head and arms that are attached to a composition mechanical body. When the key in back is wound, her head turns and a tune plays. She is wearing hand-stitched under garments which includes a hoop skirt. Her dress is silk and entirely beaded, with cotton lace at the neckline and sleeves. The photo below shows FG Yvonne alone, but the two of them have been together since A. Marque came through the door. Some things are meant to be.

Either A. Marque or FG Yvonne (or several other Mechanical Angels) are available now by special order

On your right are triplets of Nancy, a 6" all bisque, head-torso doll. She is wearing all cotton, hand-stitched, under garments and dress with silk ribbon trim. She has painted, blue bows in her hair, painted eyes and painted socks with a blue stripe and painted shoes. She was orginally produced in Germany for the American firm of Louis Amberg and Son between 1915-1920. Nancy is available now

On your left is a 11" German Googly Boy. He is dressed in what seemed to me as "hand-me -downs" when I dressed him. Shirt too snug, pants too baggy. I had in mind that he was the little brother, wearing what was given to him. Next I know, he is off to Competition. Well, he lost points for his all over "ill fitting clothes", because he didn't tell the Judges that he was wearing someone else's stuff. But he came home with a red ribbon anyway, because everyone loves Googlies. Every man who has seen him, smiles.

This Googly Girl is 11" tall,wearing a vintage cotton blouse and jumper. She has a cloth body with porcelain head, shoulder plate, arms and boots. Her boots are yellow with gold buttons. Because of her shoulder plate, her head is poseable. We all love the happy attitude of every Googly. Googly, by the way, refers to the positon of the doll's eyes.Googlies usually have a "watermelon smile".

Marie is a 10" German, glass-eye, girl on a composition body. Her red braids are mohair. She is also available at this time with painted eyes and the wig color of your choice. Marie is wearing an all cotton combination and a dress made from vintage English fabric. She has red leather shoes and a doll-size basket. She is the very first antique reproduction doll that I painted because I loved her look. I still do. There is just something comforting about Marie.

Marie is available now

On the left and below is the 21" K*R 114 character doll, Hans. He was orginally made in Germany starting in 1910. Hans has painted eyes, a mohair wig and is dressed in the style worn by young boys in that time period. Below is a close up of the beading on his all- cotton velveteen vest. Hans is available as a girl or a boy by special order

This is 16" Amber, an all-bisque, modern Doll. She is wearing tan, ultra suede undergarments, dress and cotton print lined coat, with a pale blue scarf. She is wearing Minnietonka mocasins. Actually, everything she has on was created because the Minnetonka's matched her blue eyes. There are a few pair of mocasins left in stock and a few Amber in the works.

Amber is available now

Bleuette. Her name speaks to all doll lovers. She was made famous in France beginning in 1905 when she was given as a premium for a magazine subscription. Bleuette has inspired many books and many doll lovers for decades. Here Bleuette Jumeau, Silver and Gold along with their dear friend, EJ Dollin, are dressed and ready for a birthday party in August. Fripon, their dog is invited to the party because he too, is all dolled up in his red coat.

On the left is Bleuette Jumeau, the first Bleuette to be offered as a premium. She is wearing all cotton: undergarments, and Summer Dress #15, 1905, with gathered silk ribbon and matching bonnet and handmade suede shoes with silk ribbon ties.

On the right is Bleuette Silver, the second Bleuette to be offered. She is wearing all cotton undergarments with Robe Kimino from 1920 with a sunhat and handmade suede shoes with peach silk bows. All dresses are from La Semaine de Suzette.

On the left is Bleuette Silver, wearing all cotton undergarments and the all cotton Summer Dress with scalloped sleeves and hem. She is wearing a sunhat and white handmade leather shoes with silk rosettes and ties.

On the right is Bleuette Gold wearing all cotton undergarments and dress, the American Dress from 1950 with a felt beret and matching handmade pink suede shoes with silk ribbon ties.

all Bleuettes are available now

This is Miss EJ Dollin, who thinks she is a Bleuette. Really, why not ? She was orginally made by Emile Jumeau, so at the very least, she is a cousin. She is 11" tall, just the perfect size. She is wearing all cotton, hand stitched under garments and a pink felted sleeveless dress with matching coat and hat. Her shoes are handmade pink suede with silk ribbon bows.

EJ Dollin is available by special order

Bleuettes are very fashionable and are pleased to share their happiness whenever they have new clothes. On the left is Silver wearing a G-L Summer Dress from 1939. Miss EJ Dollin is wearing a dress from 1880 and a hat that she loathes. Gold is wearing a jacket from 1939 with the 1928 matching Elegant Dress, with Harley wings pin.

On the left is the Premiere Bleuette wearing a pattern from Gautier-Langeureau from the Summer of 1935, "La Bonne Franquette" with matching hat and clutch. Gold is wearing the 1939 G-L pattern "Domino" and is looking quite saucy. On the right, once again we have Silver wearing the G-L Summer dress from 1939. All of the costumes shown on this webpage are available for you to order to dress your own dolls. Please inquire at the email address above.

At 20" tall, this is the most famous German doll of all time, known as Mein Liebling or "My Darling". She is available in a smaller size as well. She is wearing an all cotton one piece under garment known as a combination and a full length slip with matching lace. The design of her dress is my own, appropriate to her time, all cotton with a small blue print, not fussy yet feminine. She is also wearing handmade, navy leather single strap shoes. Mein Liebling is available

On your left and below, I leave you with Stobe. She has been adopted and is dressed for her long trip to Phoenix, Arizona. She is wearing five pieces of all cotton, handstitched undergarments,including a corset and bustle under her royal blue silk walking costume with matching hat and high heeled boots with tassels.